B.Tech

The NITK Chemical Engineering Department offers the B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) course to students from not only all around the country, but also abroad. Started in the Year 1965 No. of Seats : 46 (IITJEE) + 9 (DASA)

Program Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of B.Tech in Chemical Engineering programme, the graduates will have

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and Chemical engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems

an ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions

an ability to design a process to meet desired performance specifications with appropriate consideration for public health, safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations

an ability to function effectively as an individual and as member in a team.

an ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern engineering methods and tools, including prediction and modelling to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems with understanding of limitations.

an ability to understand contemporary issues and apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice

an ability to communicate proficiently in written and oral form on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

an ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in a societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

an ability to engage in life-long learning

an ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Programme at NITK is designed such that within five years of graduation, the graduates from the Department of Chemical Engineering will

Advance professionally in their chosen career path, wherein they apply the communicative, logical, analytical, computational or problem solving skills developed during their graduate study to their professional practice fulfilling the ethical and social responsibilities.

Successfully collaborate and work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex multifaceted problems.

Pursue advanced studies and research in Chemical or other related engineering fields, biotechnology and management

Assume leadership roles in industry or business in the context of societal needs

M.Tech. (Industrial Biotechnology), Started in 2007, No of Seats : 27

Programme Educational Objectives

1. Advance professionally in the practice of biotechnology, biochemical engineering or allied fields.

2. Advance professionally in their chosen career path, wherein they apply the communicative, logical, analytical, computational or problem solving skills developed during their graduate study to their professional practice fulfilling the ethical and social responsibilities.

3. Successfully collaborate and work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex multifaceted problems.

4. Pursue advanced studies and research in biochemical or biotechnology and management.

5. Assume leadership roles in industry or business in the context of societal needs.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

1. an in-depth knowledge in the design and development of a bioprocess, technology and protocols to meet desired performance specifications with the ability to evaluate, analyse and integrate new technology / development to the existing bioprocess, technology and protocols.

2. an ability to think critically and analyse complex issues related to bioprocess development, bioreactor design, bioremediation etc. and use the available knowledge effectively to carry out independent research in development of new processes/ designs / techniques/ operational strategies or improvement of the existing ones.

3. an ability to think rationally to solve engineering problems, evaluate wide range of available potential solutions and arrive at feasible, optimal solutions after considering public health and safety, cultural and societal needs.

4. an ability to identify research problems and extract information pertinent to these problems through detailed literature review; carry out research independently; apply appropriate research methodologies and modern techniques and tools; design, plan and conduct experiments;analyse and interpret data; draw meaningful conclusion.

5. an ability to create, select, learn and apply appropriate tools and techniques for designing, modelling and analysis of bioprocesses and other complex engineering activities with proper understanding of limitations.

6. necessary intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to work in a team in a multidisciplinary environment with a capacity for self-management and teamwork so as to contribute positively to collaborative scientific research which culminates in the realization of common goals of the team.

7. an ability to apply knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles to manage projects related Bioprocesses in multidisciplinary environment with due consideration of finance and economics.

8. an ability to communicate effectively with engineering community and with society at a large regarding design, operation and other activities related to bioprocess, which includes comprehending and writing effective reports and design documents in accordance with appropriate standards; making effective presentation; giving and receiving clear instructions.

9. an understanding of the importance of lifelong learning and engage in it with high level of enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and competence continuously to remain competent and relevant in profession.

10. acquired professional and intellectual integrity and imbibe professional and research ethics with the clear focus on the impact of research outcomes on environment, society and nation.

11. an ability to do introspection and formulate and implement corrective actions without external feedback.

M.Tech. (Environmental Sciences and Technology), Started in 2019, No. of seats : 27

Program Educational Objectives

Advance professionally in the practice of environmental engineering in various industrial sectors and allied fields

Advance in their chosen career path, wherein they apply the knowledge and professional skills with positive attitude in fulfilling the environmental ethical and social responsibilities

Be able to collaborate and work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex multidimensional industrial and environmental problems

Inculcate inspiration to pursue higher studies and research in the area of environmental engineering and management.

Assume leadership roles in industry or business in the context of societal needs

Program Outcomes

I. An in­depth knowledge in concepts of engineering in pollution prevention, control and management, and strategies to combat the global issues on public health, safety, energy and environment.

II. An ability to analyze complex problems related to design and operation of pollution control equipments/plants: synthesize available information so as to carry out independent research in development of new design/processes/operational strategies or improvement of the existing ones.

III. An ability to provide innovative solutions or to evaluate a wide range of potential solutions for problems on design and operation of equipments/processes related to pollution control and arrive at feasible, optimal societal and environmental factors.

IV. An ability to identify research problems and extract information pertinent to these problems through detailed literature review ; carry out research either independently or in team in multidisciplinary environment ; apply appropriate research methodologies and modern techniques and tools ; design and fabricate experimental rig; design, plan and conduct experiments ; develop and simulate mathematical models ; analyze and interpret data ; draw meaningful conclusion.

V. An ability to create, select, learn and apply appropriate tools and techniques, resources and modern engineering and computational tools in design, operation and modeling of pollution prediction, prevention and control equipments/processes and to other related complex engineering activities with proper understanding of limitations.

VI. Necessary skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a capacity for self management and teamwork to contribute positively to collaborative scientific research or design projects, with a knowledge and understanding of group dynamics ; ability to recognize opportunities ; abilities for decision making based on open­mindedness, objectivity and rational analysis in order to achieve common goal.

VII. An ability to apply knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles to pollution prevention and control involving multidisciplinary expertise with due consideration of finance and economics.

VIII. Ability to communicate effectively with engineering community and with society at large regarding design, operation and other activities related to pollution prevention, control and management, which include comprehending and writhing effective reports and documents in accordance with appropriate standards ; making effective presentation ; giving and receiving clear instructions.

IX. An ability to understand the importance of lifelong learning and engage in it with high level of enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and competence continuously to remain competent and relevant in profession.

X. Professional and intellectual integrity to practice the professional and research ethics including consideration of impact of research outcomes on professional practice with understanding of responsibilities to contribute to the sustainable development of society at a large.

XI. An ability to critically evaluate the outcomes of one’s action and make appropriate corrective measures subsequently and learn from the mistakes without depending on external feedback.

M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering), Started in 2019, No. of Seats : 15

Program Educational Objectives

Advance professionally in the practice of plant design in chemical process industries such as petroleum and petrochemicals, fertilizer, pharmaceautical, polymer, materials, biotechnology, energy and allied fields.

Advance professionally in their chosen career path, wherein they apply the communicative, logical, analytical, computational problem solving and research skills to their professional practice encompassing the ethical and social responsibilities.

Successfully collaborate and work in multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex multifaceted problems.

Pursue research in Chemical Engineering or other engineering fields

Assume leadership roles in industry or business in the context of societal needs.

Program Outcomes

I. An in­depth knowledge in design, operation and control of chemical process plants to meet desired performance specifications with appropriate consideration to global issues with ability to integrate the existing and new knowledge.

II. Ability to critically think and analyze complex problems related to design and operation of chemical process equipments/plants: acquire available information so as to carry out independent research in development of new design/processes/operational strategies or improvements in the existing ones.

III. Ability to provide innovative solutions and to evaluate a wide range of potential solutions for problems on design, operation and control of chemical process plants and arrive at feasible and optimal solutions keeping in mind societal and environmental factors.

IV. Ability to identify research problems and extract information pertinent to these problems through detailed literature review; carry out research either independently or in a team in multidisciplinary environment; apply appropriate research methodologies and modern techniques and tools; design and fabricate experimental rigs; design, plan and conduct experiments; develop and simulate mathematical models; analyze and interpret data; draw meaningful conclusions.

V. Ability to select, apply create and analyse appropriate tools and techniques, resources and modern engineering and computational tools in design, operation and modelling of chemical process/equipments related to complex engineering activities with proper understanding of limitations.

VI. Necessary skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a capacity for self management and teamwork to contribute positively to collaborative scientific research or design projects, with a knowledge and understanding of group dynamics; ability to recognize opportunities; abilities for decision making based on open­mindedness, objectivity and rational analysis in order to achieve common goals.

VII. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles to manage projects related to chemical process plant design and operation in multidisciplinary environment with due consideration to finance and economics.

VIII. Ability to communicate effectively with engineering community and with society at large regarding design, operation and other activities related to chemical processes, which include comprehending and writing effective reports and design documents in accordance with appropriate standards; making effective presentation; giving and receiving clear instructions.

IX. Ability to understand the importance of lifelong learning and engage in it with high level of enthusiasm and commitment to improve knowledge and competence continuously to remain competent and relevant in profession.

X. Acquire professional and intellectual integrity and practice professional and research ethics including consideration of impact of research outcomes on professional practice with understanding of responsibilities to contribute to the sustainable development of society at large.

XI. Ability to critically evaluate the outcomes of one’s actions and make appropriate corrective measures subsequently and learn from the mistakes without depending on external feedback.

Doctoral

The Department offers PhD Program in following key areas of research (in alphabetical order)

Advanced oxidation of organic effluents

Alternate Biofuels

Aqueous Two Phase Extraction for biomolecules

Bio-Nanotechnology for pollutants degradation and detection

Bio-Nanotechnology for sensor development

Bio-Nanotechnology for drug delivery systems

Bioprocess development for biological macro and micromolecules

Bioprocess scale-up

Bioreactor design & characterization

Ceria based materials

Computational fluid dynamics

Degradation of pollutants under Microwave and Sonication

Degradation of pollutants using microbial consortia

Degradation of halogenated compounds by microbial consortia

Enzyme Based Biosensors for Pharmaceutical Applications

Enzyme production and characterization

Solid oxide Fuel cells

Hydrodynamics studies in spouted bed and pulsed plate reactors

Industrial and domestics effluent treatment in aerobic and anaerobic systems